Clinical trials: open to volunteers, in Iraq
Procedural Pain During Endotracheal Suctioning
Effects of Family-Proxy-Selected Natural Sound Therapy Versus Standardized Natural Sound and Noise Reduction on Procedural Pain During Endotracheal Suctioning in Non-Communicative Mechanically Ventilated Adults: A Four-Arm Randomized Controlled Trial
Endotracheal suctioning is a common procedure used to remove secretions from the airways of patients receiving mechanical ventilation. Although this procedure is necessary for respiratory care, it may cause pain and discomfort.
- Trial name
- FPSNST (NCT07920029)
- Testing
- Family-Proxy-Selected Natural Sound Therapy, Standardized Natural Sound Therapy, Environmental Noise Reduction During Endotracheal Suctioning
- Where
- Iraq
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- University of Basrah
Medication Adherence, Glycemic Control for Diabetes Mellitus
A Nurse-Led Personalized Self-Management Counseling Intervention to Improve Medication Adherence and Glycemic Control in Adults With Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized Controlled Trial
T2D is a chronic disease that forces people with diabetes to take their medications as prescribed and adhere to the recommended self-care practices to control their blood sugar and prevent complications.
- Trial name
- SMCI (NCT07920042)
- Testing
- Nurse-Led Personalized Self-Management Counseling
- Where
- Iraq
- Volunteers
- 128 people
- Sponsor
- University of Basrah
Lifestyle Adherence
Effectiveness of an Early Postoperative Nurse-Led, Individualized Counseling Program on Lifestyle Adherence After Bariatric Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Bariatric surgery can help people achieve significant weight loss and improve obesity-related health conditions. However, maintaining these benefits requires long-term adherence to recommended lifestyle changes, including healthy…
- Trial name
- PONLCP (NCT07920016)
- Testing
- Early Postoperative Nurse-Led Individualized Lifestyle Counseling Program
- Where
- Iraq
- Volunteers
- 128 people
- Sponsor
- University of Basrah
ENT Outpatient Conditions
Drug Utilization and Prescribing Practices in the ENT Outpatient Department
This cross-sectional, observational study evaluates drug utilization patterns and prescribing practices in the ear, nose, and throat (ENT) outpatient department using World Health Organization (WHO) core prescribing indicators.
- Trial name
- NCT07914543
- Where
- 2 sites in Iraq
- Volunteers
- 600 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- AlFayhaa General Hospital
Plaque-Induced Gingivitis
Efficacy of Thymus Vulgaris Mouthwash in the Management of Biofilm-Induced Gingivitis
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine whether a mouthwash made from thyme (Thymus vulgaris) helps improve gum health in people with plaque-induced gingivitis.
- Trial name
- NCT07905456
- Testing
- 0.2% Thymus vulgaris mouthwash, Chlorhexidine 0,12%
- Where
- Iraq
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Sulaimani
Rheumatic Arthritis
Effects of Paraffin Wax Therapy and Dry Cupping on Pain and Wrist Function in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease that can cause pain, stiffness, and reduced functional performance in the wrist and hand joints.
- Trial name
- PDC-RA (NCT07905651)
- Testing
- Paraffin Wax Therapy, Dry cupping
- Where
- Iraq
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University of Baghdad
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Effect of Vitamin D Supplementation Added to Iron Therapy in Children With Iron Deficiency Anemia
This randomized controlled trial will evaluate the effect of two vitamin D3 supplementation regimens, administered in addition to oral iron therapy, on hematological and iron status in children aged 6-60 months with confirmed…
- Trial name
- NCT07892170
- Testing
- Elemental iron, Vitamin D3 2000 IU/day, Vitamin D3 400 IU/day
- Where
- Iraq
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- AlFayhaa General Hospital
Prostate Cancer, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Developing and Validating Health Education Module for Prostate Cancer Prevention Behavior in Iraqi Male University Staff
Research Objectives To compare the effectiveness of the education modules on the knowledge, attitude, and practice of male university staffs towards prostate cancer prevention behaviors by comparing the pre- and post-test of…
- Trial name
- NCT07878663
- Testing
- Web Application Health Education Module
- Where
- Iraq
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universiti Sains Malaysia
Healthy, Diabetes Mellitus Type 1
The Effect of Light Therapy on Cellular Energy and Oxidative Stress in Healthy Adults and Type 1 Diabetic Patients
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effects of low-level light therapy on cellular energy and oxidative stress in healthy adults and patients with Type 1 diabetes.
- Trial name
- PBM-T1D (NCT07833865)
- Testing
- Red and Near-Infrared Light Therapy Pad
- Where
- Iraq
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Thi-Qar
Periodontitis, Dry Eye Disease (DED)
Association Between Periodontitis and Dry Eye Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study
This study is aiming at exploring the association between periodontitis and dry eye disease, which are both chronic inflammatory diseases that might have common pathogenic mechanisms.
- Trial name
- NCT07873697
- Where
- Iraq
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sulaimani
Pain, Anxiety
Natural Sound Therapy on Procedural Pain and Anxiety During Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Dressing Changes
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if personalized natural sound therapy works better than standardized natural sound therapy for reducing procedural pain during negative pressure wound therapy dressing changes.
- Trial name
- NPAWTDC (NCT07854717)
- Testing
- Personalized Natural Sound Therapy, Standardized Natural Sound Therapy
- Where
- Iraq
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- University of Basrah
Accelerated Orthodontic Tooth Movement
Comparing MOP, Prostaglandin E1, and Calcitriol to Accelerate Orthodontic Tooth Movement
This study will compare the effects of MOP (micro-osteoperforation), prostaglandin E1, and calcitriol on the rate of orthodontic tooth movement.
- Trial name
- acceleration (NCT07842120)
- Testing
- PGE₁ (pharmacological) • Agent: Prostaglandin E1, Calcitriol (1,25-(OH)₂D₃) local injection • Agent: Calcitriol (1,25-(OH)₂D₃) Vitamin D3, microosteoperforation MOP (surgical)
- Where
- 2 sites in Iraq
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Ghufran Dhari Awad
Hematology, Diffused Large B Cell Lymphoma
A Multicenter Observational Study to Understand the Clinical Characteristics, Treatment Patterns and Access to Novel Therapies of Patients With Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma in the MEA Region
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) is the most common hematologic malignancy, with over 80,500 estimated new cases diagnosed in the United States in 20231.
- Trial name
- DOMAIN (NCT07065344)
- Where
- 21 sites in Egypt, Iraq and 8 more
- Volunteers
- 500 people
- Sponsor
- AstraZeneca
ICU Mortality (Survival Rate)
FOUR-Based Modification of ICU Severity Scores
The goal of this observational study is to evaluate whether the Full Outline of UnResponsiveness (FOUR) score can replace the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) as the neurologic component of established intensive care unit (ICU) severity…
- Trial name
- FOUR-ICU (NCT07832773)
- Where
- Iraq
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people
- Sponsor
- Al-Nahrain University
Myocardial Infarction (MI)
Impact of Pre-Hospital and Hospital Delays on Myocardial Infarction Outcomes
The goal of this prospective observational study is to investigate the impact of pre-hospital and hospital delays on the outcomes of myocardial infarction (MI) patients admitted to Al-Kadhimiya Teaching Hospital, Baghdad.
- Trial name
- PHHD-MI (NCT06738498)
- Where
- Iraq
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Al-Nahrain University
Trauma, Multiple
Mortality Prediction Using Trauma Scores
The goal of this prospective cohort study is to compare the predictive utility of the Injury Severity Score (ISS), New Injury Severity Score (NISS), Revised Trauma Score (RTS), and Trauma and Injury Severity Score (TRISS) in…
- Trial name
- NCT06709547
- Where
- Iraq
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Al-Nahrain University
DVT - Deep Vein Thrombosis
Predictive Value of Modified Caprini Score and D-Dimer in Managing Lower Limb Venous Thrombosis in Cardiothoracic Patients
The goal of this observational study is to evaluate the predictive efficacy of the Modified Caprini Risk Assessment Score and D-Dimer in identifying and managing lower extremity venous thrombosis (LEVT) among cardiothoracic…
- Trial name
- DVT (NCT06729021)
- Testing
- GCS, LMWH
- Where
- Iraq
- Volunteers
- 112 people
- Sponsor
- Al-Nahrain University
DVT - Deep Vein Thrombosis, VTE (Venous Thromboembolism)
Padua Prediction Score for VTE Risk in Thoracic Surgery Patients
The goal of this observational study is to assess the predictive accuracy of the Padua Prediction Score (PPS) for venous thromboembolism (VTE) risk in thoracic surgery patients.
- Trial name
- DVT (NCT06732726)
- Where
- Iraq
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Al-Nahrain University
Chest Trauma
Thorax Trauma Severity Score in Chest Trauma: A Study in Iraq
This prospective observational study aims to evaluate the predictive utility of the Thorax Trauma Severity Score (TTSS) in determining morbidity and mortality in patients presenting with chest trauma at a tertiary hospital in…
- Trial name
- TTSS-Iraq (NCT06744959)
- Where
- Iraq
- Volunteers
- 166 people
- Sponsor
- Al-Nahrain University
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
Effect of Lavender Aromatherapy Massage on Pain and Wrist Mobility in Rheumatoid Arthritis
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effect of lavender aromatherapy massage on pain intensity and wrist joint mobility in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
- Trial name
- LAM-RA (NCT07456657)
- Testing
- Lavender Aromatherapy Massage, Inert Almond Oil Massage
- Where
- Iraq
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- University of Baghdad